SAMUEL ANOINTS SAUL 

 

1 Samuel 10:1-27

Key Verse: 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the Lord anointed you leader over his inheritance?

 

1.  Read verses 1-6. What does Samuel do to make Saul king? (1; 1Sa 9:17) How do these events show us Samuel’s obedience to God? (8:6-9; 9:22-10:1) What signs will confirm Saul’s anointing? (2-5) What will happen to Saul when the Spirit of the Lord comes upon him? (6)

 

2.   Read verses 7-16. What instructions does Samuel give Saul? (7-8) What happens to Saul that day? (9) What happens when Saul and his servant arrive at Gibeah? (10) What response to people have to Saul’s unexpected behavior? (11-13) What does Saul’s uncle ask and how does Saul reply?  (14-16) 

 

3.  Read verses 17-24. What does Samuel tell the Israelites at Mizpah? (17-19) How is Saul chosen? (20-24a) How did the people respond? (24b) 

4.    Read verses 25-27. What does Samuel do before dismissing the people? (25) How do two groups of people react differently when Saul goes home? (26-27)

 

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